Medical Physics
Medical physics, radiation safety and imaging quality assurance for hospitals, imaging providers and dental practices.
Get in touchBeacon Diagnostics provides medical physics services supporting the safety, performance and regulatory compliance of diagnostic imaging equipment and facilities. Working with qualified medical physics professionals, we support healthcare providers through routine quality assurance, equipment testing, radiation protection assessments and technical consultation.
Diagnostic Imaging Quality Assurance
Medical physics services supporting equipment performance, image quality and radiation safety across diagnostic imaging facilities.
- Diagnostic X-ray and fluoroscopy equipment testing
- CT quality assurance and performance evaluation
- Equipment acceptance testing and commissioning support
- Image quality assessment and optimisation
- Patient radiation dose assessment and optimisation
- Investigation of equipment performance concerns
- Development and review of quality assurance programs
Mammography Physics Services
Medical physics and equipment quality assurance services for breast imaging providers, supporting image quality, patient safety and applicable accreditation requirements.
- Mammography equipment performance testing
- Image quality assessment and quality control
- Radiation dose assessment
- Equipment acceptance and commissioning support
- Quality assurance documentation and program review
- Technical assistance with accreditation and compliance requirements
Services are performed by appropriately qualified and accredited personnel according to the requirements of the relevant testing and accreditation programs.
Dental Imaging & Radiation Compliance
Medical physics and radiation safety services for dental practices and specialist dental imaging facilities.
- Dental X-ray equipment compliance testing
- Intraoral, panoramic and dental cone-beam CT equipment assessment
- Radiation safety and shielding assessments
- Equipment quality assurance and performance testing
- Assistance with radiation safety documentation
- Technical advice for new installations, equipment replacement and practice development
Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Technical services supporting healthcare facilities in meeting their radiation safety responsibilities.
- Radiation safety assessments and technical consultation
- Radiation shielding assessment and design
- Radiation Safety and Protection Plan development and review
- Equipment and premises compliance assessments
- Radiation protection surveys and dose assessments
- Assistance with regulatory inspections and audits
- Review of radiation safety procedures and quality assurance documentation
In Queensland, radiation practices are regulated under the Radiation Safety Act 1999 and associated regulations. Statutory compliance testing and certification are undertaken by personnel holding the relevant accreditation.
Radiation Shielding Design & Facility Planning
Radiation protection and technical design services for new imaging facilities, equipment installations and refurbishments.
- Radiation shielding calculations and design recommendations
- Assessment of proposed imaging room layouts
- Shielding requirements for diagnostic X-ray, CT, fluoroscopy and dental imaging installations
- Review of shielding materials and construction specifications
- Radiation protection assessments for existing facilities and proposed modifications
- Technical liaison with architects, builders, equipment suppliers and healthcare providers
- Post-installation shielding verification where required
This service can be delivered independently or integrated with Beacon's Facility Design Consulting services.
MRI Quality Assurance & Safety
Technical services supporting MRI system performance, imaging quality and safe clinical operation.
- MRI equipment quality assurance and performance evaluation
- Image quality and system performance assessments
- MRI safety and operational workflow review
- Quality assurance program development
- Technical consultation for MRI service establishment and equipment upgrades
- Assessment of MRI-related equipment and environmental considerations
Services are delivered in accordance with facility MRI safety arrangements and the competencies of the personnel undertaking the work.
Working With Beacon
Medical physics services integrated with your facility's operational and regulatory requirements. Beacon works with healthcare providers through arrangements appropriate to their equipment, facilities and ongoing quality assurance needs.
- Scheduled equipment testing — Routine quality assurance and compliance assessments
- Site-based services — Dental, mammography and diagnostic imaging equipment assessments
- Project-based consultation — Radiation shielding design, equipment commissioning and facility development
- Ongoing technical support — Quality assurance program management, radiation safety advice and equipment performance investigations
Services are delivered by appropriately qualified personnel, with testing, certification and reporting undertaken within the applicable professional and regulatory requirements.
Discuss Your Requirements
Contact Beacon Diagnostics to discuss medical physics, imaging quality assurance, radiation compliance or shielding design services for your facility.